Taipei Troops Drill Battlefield Medical Response - Aug. 11, 2026
By TaiwanPlus
Troops practice treating wounded soldiers in simulated battlefield conditions as the Han Kuang Exercise continues into its second week. More than 70% of Taiwan’s workers earned below the average wage in the first half of 2026, but officials say this does not necessarily point to greater income inequality. And the 2026 Open Compute Project Summit brings together partners across the AI supply chain in Taipei, highlighting Taiwan’s key role in the industry. Plus: -Nvidia is partnering with Goldman Sachs, Blackstone and other major investors to raise up to US$500 billion for AI infrastructure. - At least 130 people have been killed in a deadly earthquake in Colombia, prompting the newly sworn-in president to declare a state of emergency. -An animal shelter in New Taipei has become Taiwan’s first long-term care center for elderly and disabled cats and dogs.
